Jerry Richard Novack, 77, husband of Leona Katherine (Peterson) Novack of 2059 Old Greenville Road, passed away Friday, October 28, 2016 at his residence.
Mr. Novack was born on May 23, 1939 in Passaic, New Jersey a son of the late Frank and Helen (Krawiec) Novack.
Jerry was a member of Calvary Baptist Church where he was involved with the Awana Youth Bible Group. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Passaic Industrial Estate in the maintenance department and was a member of the Operating Engineers, Local 68 in New Jersey for more than 20 years. Jerry was an avid fisherman and enjoyed working on motorcycles and cars in his spare time.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two sons, Kenneth Kreczkowski and Richard Novack.
Surviving in addition to his faithful and loving wife of 53 years are three sons, Paul Kreczkowski and wife Vivian (Little), Wayne Kreczkowski, and Frank Kevin Novack; a daughter, Cheryl (Novack) Theodora and her husband Charles Patrick, Jr.; a daughter-in-law, Geraldina Mari Novack; two sisters, Helen (Novack) Hipkins and Linda (Novack) Cerracchio; eight precious grandchildren, Paul Michael, Zachary, Jeremy, Abby, Alex, Olivia, Skyler and Mia.
A Memorial service will be conducted 6:00 p.m. Friday, November 11, 2016 in Calvary Baptist Church by Pastor Bobby Campbell.
The family will receive friends following the service.
It is suggested those desiring make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory, 230 Frontier Drive, Staunton, is in charge of his arrangements.
Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.coffmanfuneralhome.net.